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Mark Ober bringing out the big guns in upcoming fundraiser

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Mark Ober has been the only State Attorney that Hillsborough County residents have known over the past 16 years. In that time, he’s rarely faced a serious opponent. That might be different this year, as former federal prosecutor Andrew Warren has been active in terms of fundraising. Ober is now looking to equalize that, however, and he’s planning a major fundraiser next Tuesday night, March 22, at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City. The establishment is behind Ober, big-time. Attorney…

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Pam Bondi goes to Nevada

Drawing on lessons learned after a nightclub massacre last year in Orlando, Attorney General Pam Bondi and members of her

Mitch Perry Report for 3.8.16 – Bloomy, we hardly knew ye

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To the surprise of virtually anybody, Michael Bloomberg announced yesterday that he will not run for president as an independent this year. Writing on um,  Bloomberg View, the former New York City Mayor announced that after serious contemplation, he will not run this year, despite the concerns he has about the campaigns from both the Democratic and Republican parties. “As the race stands now, with Republicans in charge of both Houses, there is a good chance that my candidacy could…

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Democrat Andrew Warren boasts of higher fundraising totals that Mark Ober for 2nd straight month

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Former federal prosector Andrew Warren, a Democrat who is taking on longtime incumbent Hillsborough County State Attorney Mark Ober this fall, had another strong month of fundraising in February, raising more than $30,000. “I’m humbled and inspired to have the support of so many people who share my dedication to safety and justice for Hillsborough residents” Warren said in a statement. “We can’t be afraid to take on the hard cases and challenges that face our community.  Voters want someone…

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Mark Ober to host fundraiser at Columbia Restaurant March 22

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Mark Ober is hosting a campaign fundraiser at the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City March 22nd. Ober is facing an opponent for the first time since 2008 when he won the primary handily and coasted to victory unopposed in the General election. While Ober has the advantage as a more than 15 year veteran top prosecutor, his opponent, Andrew Warren, may be able to give Ober a run for his money. Democrats are anxious to take the key political seat…

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Mitch Perry Report for 2.3.16 – Will Democrats debate Thursday night?

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Good morning from Nashua, New Hampshire, where I’m extremely annoyed at the level of service at my motel – which will go nameless – for at least one more day. Working on little sleep due to excessively exuberant day laborers who couldn’t shut up until the wee hours of the morning in the room adjoining mine, I look forward with driving up north this morning to check out “Marco-mentum,” the term that the Rubioites have applied to their man, after he…

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Hillsborough State Attorney Dem hopeful Andrew Warren raises more than $50,000

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Mark Ober just might have himself a contested contest. The longtime Hillsborough County State Attorney incumbent is running for another four-year term this fall, but the Democrats appear to have a legitimate opponent this time around in Andrew Warren. The former federal prosecutor announced his candidacy last month, and his campaign announced Tuesday that he had raised over $50,000 from 150 donors in 27 days. “I got into this race because all parents deserve a safe place to raise their children,”…

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Bob Buckhorn slams Legislature for pushing Open Carry legislation

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Wading into the current debate in Tallahassee, Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn is slamming state lawmakers who are advocating that Florida allow nearly 1.5 million Floridians with concealed carry permits to openly carry their firearms, rather than having to keep them hidden. “This bill is totally unnecessary,” Buckhorn declared at a news conference held at Tampa Police headquarters, where he was joined by Police Chief Eric Ward, Hillsborough County State Attorney Mark Ober and the Florida League of Women Voters Patricia…

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